peter-lin

Articles by Peter Lin

I am the poster boy for reinventing one's self. I've been a broadcast journalist, technical writer, banking customer service officer and a Catholic friar. My life experiences have made me the most cynical idealist you'll ever meet, which is why I'm also the co-founder of a local pop culture website. I believe ignorance is not bliss, and that money is the root of all evil only if you allow it to be.

7 Simple Ways Couples Can Save More Money in Singapore
Budgeting
7 Simple Ways Couples Can Save More Money in Singapore
You may have recently heard that divorces and separations are on the rise in Singapore. I’m betting $50 that a good number of the marriages soured due...
13 May 2015
How to get the Modern Singapore Home Office for under $1000
Budgeting
How to get the Modern Singapore Home Office for under $1000
Whether you have a full time stay-at-home job or are cramming in after-hour duties, a home office is nice to have – a space where the focus should be on relaxation and comfort. A well-decorated workspace has the power to inspire and rejuvenate, turning the most mundane of tasks into bearable and (dare we say) […]
13 May 2015
5 Quick Ways to Make Money in Singapore If You Need Cash Fast
Career
5 Quick Ways to Make Money in Singapore If You Need Cash Fast
Did you know you could make up to $250 an hour doing homework in Singapore? A recent MyPaper article revealed just how much parents were willing to sp...
12 May 2015
5 Things to Watch Out For Before You Splurge Online in Foreign Currencies
Credit Cards
5 Things to Watch Out For Before You Splurge Online in Foreign Currencies
Shopping online has made it so easy to spend your hard earned money. Because you don’t actually see any cash changing hands, or see what effect the we...
12 May 2015
Car Insurance No-Claim Discount Protector – Is It Worth The Money?
Car Insurance
Car Insurance No-Claim Discount Protector – Is It Worth The Money?
When it comes to driving on the road in Singapore, I’m extra kiasu. I signal a whole 5 seconds before I change lanes, even when there are no cars behi...
8 May 2015
Cashback Credit Cards - How They Actually Work and What You Need To Know
Credit Cards
Cashback Credit Cards - How They Actually Work and What You Need To Know
As Singaporeans, we’re an interesting species. When it comes to looking for good food or places to make out, we look online. But when it comes to our...
7 May 2015
The OCBC 360 Account Is Now Better Than Ever – Or Is It?
Savings Accounts
The OCBC 360 Account Is Now Better Than Ever – Or Is It?
It must be quite the emotional rollercoaster to be a fan of Iron Man in the Marvel movies. One movie Tony Stark destroys all his Iron Man armours in o...
30 April 2015
How Much Are Singaporeans Spending on Renovating Their Homes?
Property
How Much Are Singaporeans Spending on Renovating Their Homes?
Last month, local company Absolook Interior Design received international attention when they released photos of their project inspired by Marvel’s Th...
28 April 2015
MyRepublic's 1,000 Free SIM Cards With Unlimited Data - What's The Catch?
Opinion
MyRepublic's 1,000 Free SIM Cards With Unlimited Data - What's The Catch?
When MyRepublic said that they wanted to be Singapore’s fourth telco and offer unlimited mobile data, they weren’t kidding around. Earlier today, it w...
27 April 2015
Is It Really Time To Ditch the OCBC 360 Account?
Savings Accounts
Is It Really Time To Ditch the OCBC 360 Account?
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you would have heard by now that as of 1 May 2015, the bonus interest rates for the OCBC 360 Account are going...
7 April 2015